title: Polymorphisms of interferons and their receptors in the genetics of severe RSV-associated diseases.
abstract: Because of their important role in the pathophysiology of severe RSV infection, IFNs represent an ideal group of candidate genes for determining RSV disease severity. We studied 14 polymorphisms within 7 genes involved in IFNs signalling. Our study populations consisted of 156 infants with severe RSV infection and 296 healthy control children. None of the genes showed association with severe RSV infection in children. Thus, despite the involvement of different IFNs in the pathophysiology of RSV infection, genetic variants in IFNG and related genes might not alter the risk for the development of severe RSV-associated diseases.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Freiburg, Mathildenstrasse 1, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Beena
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mailaparambil
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jochum
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Forster
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Heinze
authors.forename: Marcus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krueger
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heinzmann
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007372:Interferons / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D017471:Receptors, Interferon / Q000235:genetics*; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000235:genetics* / Q000821:virology; D012136:Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D017471:Receptors, Interferon; D007372:Interferons